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as in capabilities
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications
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as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later
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Recent Examples of qualifications
Completing these courses can enhance your qualifications for roles such as AI Engineer, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer, all of which command six-figure salaries.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Each nominee will face scrutiny from a relevant Senate committee, which will evaluate their qualifications, background, and ethics disclosures.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Does a Justice Court judge have the same qualifications as a Superior Court judge?
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2025
Employers evaluate candidates based not just on qualifications, but on the intangible qualities that make a perfect fit for the role and organisation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead of a perfect job, look for a good-fit job, one that matches your qualifications, skills, and personality.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
My qualifications included litigating what was, at the time, the most comprehensive constitutional review of any state’s jury summoning method.
—Harry Weller, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2025
The most common route is a work permit, typically requiring a job offer that demands a degree or professional qualifications and a minimum salary of approximately $43,000.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.
—Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Chris Westfall, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Each nominee will face scrutiny from a relevant Senate committee, which will evaluate their qualifications, background, and ethics disclosures.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Does a Justice Court judge have the same qualifications as a Superior Court judge?
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2025
Employers evaluate candidates based not just on qualifications, but on the intangible qualities that make a perfect fit for the role and organisation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead of a perfect job, look for a good-fit job, one that matches your qualifications, skills, and personality.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
My qualifications included litigating what was, at the time, the most comprehensive constitutional review of any state’s jury summoning method.
—Harry Weller, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2025
The most common route is a work permit, typically requiring a job offer that demands a degree or professional qualifications and a minimum salary of approximately $43,000.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.
—Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
Noun
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Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.—
Saurabh Jain,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ask your tech vendors to share their roadmap and pilot these new capabilities with your team.—
Bruno Gralpois,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For example, running fiber along a seemingly direct route parallel to railroad tracks might appear to be efficient but can result in substantial delays due to the complex permissions and safety requirements involved.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, organizations should consider their specific connectivity requirements, such as bandwidth, latency and security, to ensure that the NaaS solution can effectively meet these demands.—
Claudio Saes,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Qualifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifications. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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